http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20140816/NEWS01/140819608
This Washington Observer Reporter article describes the benefits of natural gas drilling for our public schools.
Proposed sales tax incentives for Data Centers to locate in PA
I read an article in the Pittsburgh Business Times about this proposed legislation. Pennsylvania is at a disadvantage when it comes to attracting large data centers. Twenty states currently have data center-specific tax incentives, including neighboring Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. This legislation would eliminate sales tax on equipment data centers purchase. To qualify, a data center must be new or expanding, pay at least $1 million in wages to its workers and invest at least $25 million in counties with populations of less than 250,000, or $50 million in larger counties.
Penn Live Column regarding PA Pipeline Development
http://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2015/08/heres_how_pa_is_keeping_natura.html#incart_river
Interesting column about pipeline development in Pennsylvania.
DEP Press release regarding proposed Chapter 78 Regulations
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/newsroom/14287?id=20809&typeid=1
DEP issued this press release announcing some changes in the proposed Chapter 78 regulations. The changes are positive for the industry.
Severance Tax will cost Pennsylvania Jobs
One thing is for certain: a higher PA Severance tax will cost the state jobs. We can debate over the number but the bottom line is that many jobs will be lost. Look at what is already happening in the industry due to low gas prices. PA cannot afford to lose these family sustaining jobs.
